Macron: Russia must accept ceasefire proposal

Emmanuel Macronfrench President

In view of the acceleration of peace negotiations," it was necessary to start planning to "define credible security guarantees" to make a lasting peace in Ukraine a reality

the French presidency reported Macron as saying

It is simply a question of looking ahead and thinking about what the Ukrainian army should be in the future,

Lecornu added

We will reject any form of demilitarization of Ukraine."

Ahead of the Paris defense meeting, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said

Emmanuel Macronfrench President

This is the moment when Europe must throw its full weight behind Ukraine, and itself,

Macron told the meeting, according to the Elysee